Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,877
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+10.2%
ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY prescribed 1,877 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,834 to the NHS. This is 10.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,834 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.